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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
I really like the author. I find her books to be page turners, but they also make me think about life and relationships.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think the moral of this story was suppose to be: If you actually talk to your significant other, you can avoid a lot of problems.
Liane Moriarty is particularly good with character dialogue but The Hypnotists Love Story has
no twist!
no surprises!
not much story.
And, many of the 'lesser' characters were more interesting than the hypnotist.
no twist!
no surprises!
not much story.
And, many of the 'lesser' characters were more interesting than the hypnotist.
It took a while to get invested in the characters, but I ended up really liking the book.
While this isn't a "rompy fun" kind of book, it was a quick and easy read that kept me entertained. It's a good read for a rainy day and I would recommend it to someone who likes the chick-lit genre.
One flaw for me was the pacing. At times I felt like things moved too quickly and I didn't really form an attachment to any of the characters, yet at other times I felt things were so dragged out and we were never going to get where it was clear the book was going. As another reviewer said, the book does have some predictable bits but retains some mystery within those (e.g. the stalker is a patient, but which one?).
Funnily enough, one thing that threw me while reading this book is that the author is Australian and she writes her novel as such. It was a bit like reading a chick-lit book by a British author for me, where some terms and societal interactions are unusual, but this was even more unfamiliar to me. I guess I need to read more from authors in Australia!
Overall I would read this book again and it provides exactly what you would expect of it, an enjoyable read that provides an interesting story while not requiring you to think too much.
One flaw for me was the pacing. At times I felt like things moved too quickly and I didn't really form an attachment to any of the characters, yet at other times I felt things were so dragged out and we were never going to get where it was clear the book was going. As another reviewer said, the book does have some predictable bits but retains some mystery within those (e.g. the stalker is a patient, but which one?).
Funnily enough, one thing that threw me while reading this book is that the author is Australian and she writes her novel as such. It was a bit like reading a chick-lit book by a British author for me, where some terms and societal interactions are unusual, but this was even more unfamiliar to me. I guess I need to read more from authors in Australia!
Overall I would read this book again and it provides exactly what you would expect of it, an enjoyable read that provides an interesting story while not requiring you to think too much.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think Liane Moriarty is one of the most insightful writers alive today. Her exploration of the complexity of western middle class lives, inner and outer, is authentic, impartial and comprehensive. How lucky we are to have her to help us understand ourselves and others.
Ellen is a hypnotist who is in a relationship with Patrick, who's being stalked by his ex-girlfriend. Oh, and unbeknownst to Ellen, the stalker is one of her patients!
This wasn't as funny as Moriarty's other books, but it was compelling, and the stalker was actually a sympathetic character.
This wasn't as funny as Moriarty's other books, but it was compelling, and the stalker was actually a sympathetic character.